A bankruptcy judge ruled that Camp Mystic, where 28 people died in flash floods, must have new management independent of the Eastland family that owned and ran the camp. The judge gave the family until October 28 to accept the requirements or face court-appointed oversight.
Where
Houston (bankruptcy court); Camp Mystic in central Texas
Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Eastland family must decide whether to accept court's requirements for new independent director2
Who's involved
US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher LopezJudge who issued the ruling
Richard EastlandCo-owner and operator of Camp Mystic (died in the flood)
Camp MysticGirls camp affected by floods
Eastland familyOwners and current managers of Camp Mystic
Committee of creditorsIncludes parents who lost children; praised the judge's ruling
The facts
28 people were killed in flash floods at Camp Mystic last summer.2
Richard Eastland, co-owner and operator, died in the flood.2
Judge Lopez rejected two competing proposals for management of the camp.2
Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy in June, one week after Texas lawmakers issued a report faulting Eastland for failing to evacuate sooner.2
Eastland and 13 of 28 victims died when swept into the Guadalupe River.2
Camp Mystic is a 725-acre Christian camp for affluent families in central Texas.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Families who sued Deaths would not have happened if camp had acted faster with a better evacuation plan.2
Camp lawyers They will try to resolve wrongful death claims as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.2
Eastland family They filed bankruptcy to try to resolve wrongful death suits; denied mismanagement allegations.2
Judge Lopez Conflicts of interest cannot be resolved without a court-approved trustee if family does not comply.2
Where the sources disagree
Whether Camp Mystic management has mismanaged the property and has conflicts of interest Creditors claim mismanagement and conflicts of interest [2]; Camp Mystic officials denied mismanagement allegations [2]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas Camp Hit by Fatal Floods Must Have New Manager, Judge Says
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